Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Deadline looms for DOJ to submit a redacted affidavit on FBI's Mar-a-Lago search

5:07am August 25, 2022

The Justice Department faces a Thursday deadline in federal court in Florida to submit its proposed redactions to the affidavit used to get the warrant for searching ex-President Trump's Florida home.

Biden names new a Secret Service director as the agency faces controversy

8:02pm August 24, 2022

by The Associated Press

President Biden named Kim Cheatle, a veteran Secret Service official, to be the agency's next director as it faces controversy over missing text messages around the time of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

The Justice Department has released a nine-page memorandum from 2019 to then-Attorney General William Barr that lays out the case for not prosecuting former President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice in connection with special counsel Robert Muelle

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DOJ releases a Mueller-era memo to Barr on the decision to not prosecute Trump

5:26pm August 24, 2022

by Ryan Lucas

The Justice Department has released a 2019 memo laying out the case for not prosecuting former President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice in connection with the Russia investigation.

Lachlan Murdoch, co-chairman of 21st Century Fox, is pictured in Idaho in 2017. He's now sued an Australian news site for defamation.

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An Australian news site dared Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch to sue. Now he has

5:17pm August 24, 2022

by David Folkenflik

An Australian news site published an opinion column arguing that Fox News, Lachlan Murdoch and his father Rupert shared in responsibility for the U.S. Capitol siege.

More than two years ago, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden pledged to cancel at least $10,000 in federal student loans. The pledge has followed his administration ever since.

Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients

4:59pm August 24, 2022

President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other borrowers making under $125,000 a year.

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6 months into the war in Ukraine, diplomats haven't made much headway on peace talks

4:44pm August 24, 2022

by Michele Kelemen

There has been very little diplomacy during the course of the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine are seeking battlefield advantage before negotiating.

Florida Democrats vote Charlie Crist to take on Gov. DeSantis in November

4:44pm August 24, 2022

by Greg Allen

Florida Democrats have selected Charlie Crist as their candidate who they hope will unseat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. They hope his moderate tone and familiarity will appeal to voters.

Education Secretary Cardona explains Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

4:44pm August 24, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for some borrowers.

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State election official says threats are increasing ahead of the midterms

3:31pm August 24, 2022

by April Laissle

In the last few weeks, state elections officials say they have seen an uptick in harassing or threatening messages.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden exit Marine One at Charleston Executive Airport, S.C., on Aug. 10.

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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case

1:39pm August 24, 2022

by Washington Desk

The first lady first tested positive on Aug. 16 and she remained in isolation for five days, undergoing a course of Paxlovid treatment. She tested positive again Wednesday and does not have symptoms.